Ashley

Born:  Atlanta, GA

Current hometown:  Lawrenceville, GA

High School (name/city/state):  Parkview H.S. Lilburn, GA

Colleges and Degrees:  University of Alabama (Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Mathematics), Walden University (Masters of Science in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment)

Dance and Cheerleader Experience:  I was a Varsity competition and football cheerleader for my high school, and I also cheered and danced competitively for the Atlanta Jayhawks.  I was a UCA instructor for the southeast for 7 years.  I’m beginning my 5th year of coaching my high school cheerleaders, and I’ve been a Georgia Force Cheerleader for 2 years.   

Other life, scholastic or career accomplishments or experiences:  In 1998 my high school team won the State Championship for competitive cheerleading for 5A.  I was recognized as Georgia Veteran of the Year twice as a UCA instructor, and I was recently recognized as Teacher of the Month for February 2008.  

Long-Term Goals:  I would eventually like to earn my doctorate in education and continue to grow as an influential teacher.  I would also like to be happily married, have a family and a successful career….basically, I want it all! 

Marital Status:  Single, but happily involved.

Siblings:  1 older brother, Robbie and 1 older sister, Kimberly

Pets (name and type):  I want a cute little Yo Chon (yorkie-bichon mix) puppy, but my brother doesn’t want pets in the house.

My proudest moment:  During my first year of teaching and my first year of coaching at a brand new 5A school, I coached my girls to the State championship where we had a top 10 finish.  None of my cheerleaders had ever made it to State before, and it was an amazing feeling to know that I had coached them to such an exciting level.  I felt like a proud momma of 16 girls! 

Something my teammates don’t know about me:  When I was in the 7th grade I was a Level 8 All-Around State Champion gymnast.  I competed as a Level 9 for several years, and then I decided to start cheering….and I haven’t stopped ever since!

Farthest away from home I’ve been:  London, England

Favorite book:  The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger

Favorite author:  Mary Kaye Andrews

Favorite Atlanta-area restaurant:  Aqua Bistro

Favorite Atlanta-area landmark or tourist attraction:  Stone Mountain

Favorite college football team:  University of Alabama…..Roll Tide, Roll!

Favorite thing to do on a lazy afternoon:  Watch TiVo…how did busy people ever watch TV before? 

Favorite outfit or piece of clothing in my closet:  I love my grey suede slouch boots, but I also love my black cotton dress from Target…it’s perfect for spring and summer!

Favorite American Idol contestant:  I was pulling for Jason Castro, but my all time fav is Carrie Underwood!

Favorite television show:  Gossip Girl and Sex and the City…I watch the reruns a lot!

Favorite charitable organization or cause:  Habitat for Humanity

Favorite website:  www.francescascollections.com  cute clothes, yet very affordable!

My dream automobile:  A Jeep Wrangler- they are impractical, but I love them!

My first automobile:  An ‘odge Colt…that’s right- it was missing the “D.”

Favorite Falcons player:  Keith Brooking

Person with whom I would most like to have dinner:  My grandfather- he passed away before I was born, but I hear that he was a really neat Southern man who loved Coca-Cola.  Plus, I have odd looking thumbs that apparently look just like his, so I’d be curious to compare them. 

Favorite vacation destination:  Chicago! 

Favorite solo artist:  Justin Timberlake…he has the best songs for working out!

Favorite musical group:  Rascal Flatts

One of my biggest inspirations growing up: 
My parents!  They have given me a great example of what it is like to be successful in life in multiple ways.  They have a wonderful marriage, and I can only hope to always be as happy as they are. 

Song that will ALWAYS be on my iPod:  “I’ll Be” by Foxy Brown…it’s from Now That’s What I Call Music ’99!  It’s a great song to get me running!

Favorite comedian:  Dane Cook

All-time favorite movie(s):  Down With Love and Brokedown Palace

Favorite actor and actress:  Patrick Dempsey and Katherine Heigl

Favorite junk food or guilty culinary pleasure:  Cheese dip

Favorite gourmet food:  Sushi…especially Super Crunch!